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As we travel and explore the world we want to share the things we see, experience and learn with others. Our hope is to inspire you to undertake your own adventures or help make your life that little bit easier as you travel.
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Best Online Chandlery's in the USA for Boating & Marine Supplies
Looking for the best online boating supply stores in the US? Discover these top online marine supply stores that deliver to the US & beyond!
Telicia
Apr 65 min read
Best Marine Engine Repair Tools to Have Aboard a Yacht
Here's the essential tools I think every liveaboard sailor should consider carrying for basic engine maintenance and troubleshooting.
Tynan
Jan 54 min read
Installing STEINBAUER PowerModules on a Yanmar 4JH45
Here's some information including detailed photos on how STEINBAUER PowerModules can be installed on a Yanmar 4JH45 engine.
Travel Sketch
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Basic Maintenance: Yanmar 4JH45 & 4JH57 marine diesel engine
Our Leopard 45 came from the factory equipped with two 4JH45 marine diesel engines. It's a Yanmar common rail 4-cylinder inline diesel,...
Tynan
Sep 15, 20246 min read
Yacht Engine DIY: How to make your own marine fuel polishing system
Here's our thoughts on making DIY fuel polishers for the marine diesel engine about your sailing yacht or power boat.
Tynan
Jul 15, 20246 min read
How We Change Our Yanmar SD60 Sail Drive Output Seals
This is the DIY process we use to remove and replace the Yanmar SD60 sail drive output seals and O-rings on our Yanmar marine diesel engine.
Tynan
May 13, 20242 min read
Galvanic Corrosion on Boats: Causes & Prevention
Here's the basics of galvanic corrosion on boats, including some of the causes, effects, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
Telicia
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Yanmar SD60 Saildrive: How to Install the Rubber Boot
A method for bonding saildrive rubber boots to yacht hulls, which in our case is the Yanmar SD60 saildrive.
Travel Sketch
Feb 24, 20245 min read
How We Check and Adjust our Yanmar Valve Clearances
Learn how to check the valve clearances and find top dead center on a Yanmar 4JH45, 4JH57, 4JH80 and 4JH110 marine engine.
Tynan
Feb 4, 20241 min read
Safely Boosting HP with STEINBAUER Marine PowerModules
We installed STEINBAUER PowerModules on our Leopard 45 Catamaran's Yanmar 4JH45 engines, and what a positive difference it has made!
Travel Sketch
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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